Heavy snowfall affecting driving conditions for morning commute

Saskatoon streets are covered in snow and Circle Drive is down to one lane in some locations due to ongoing blowing snow this morning. Drivers are reminded to slow down and use caution on the morning commute.

City crews worked through the night plowing and grading major roads through the city; however, the wind and snowfall was working against these efforts. In some locations, drifting snow is collecting in driving lanes, which may cause traffic delays.

While the snow is falling, City crews will stay focussed on keeping driving lanes clear on Circle Drive and streets with three or more lanes each way like Idylwyld Drive, 22nd Street and College Drive. Twenty-six City and contractor graders will begin grading arterial streets to keep lanes open. Sanders continue to monitor and address busy intersections, bridge decks and overpasses that at higher risk for slippery conditions, due to a layer of ice under the snow.

Once the snow has stopped, crews will move into collector streets through all neighbourhoods. Sanding will continue and sidewalks and pathway clearing will begin. Please keep back when you see blue and amber flashing lights to let road equipment complete their pass.